In My Room
The Beach Boys Lyrics


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There's a world where I can go and tell my secrets to
In my room, in my room (in my room)
In this world I lock out all my worries and my fears
In my room, in my room (in my room)

Do my dreaming and my scheming
Lie awake and pray
Do my crying and my sighing
Laugh at yesterday

Now it's dark and I'm alone
But I won't be afraid
In my room, in my room (in my room)

In my room, in my room
In my room, in my room

Overall Meaning

The Beach Boys's song In My Room is a poignant piece of music that perfectly captures the universal human experience of seeking solace in a private haven. The opening lines "There's a world where I can go, And tell my secrets to" establishes a tone of intimacy and trust that is essential to understanding the song's message. As the lyrics continue, the listener is invited to imagine the safety and comfort of one's own bedroom - a place where all worries and fears can be locked out. The reflective and introspective nature of the lyrics is emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "In my room" like a mantra throughout the song.


The second verse of the song further explores the notion of privacy and the role of the bedroom as a sanctuary for dreaming, scheming, crying, and laughing. The ambiguity of the words "lie awake and pray" leaves it open to interpretation as to whether the subject of the song is religious or simply seeking a moment of reflection. The final verse offers a more melancholic perspective on solitude, but ultimately the message remains one of hope as the subject declares they will not be afraid in their room. The song culminates in a harmonious chorus that delivers a sense of closure and serenity.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a world where I can go
I have a special place where I can escape to


And tell my secrets to
Where I can trust to reveal what's in my heart


In my room
This place is found in the confines of my room


In this world I lock out
In my special world, I don't allow in


All my worries and my fears
My worries and fears are left outside


In my room
My retreat is safe, even in slightest uncertainty


In my room
My precious safe haven is here, always


Do my dreaming and my scheming lie awake and pray
In this place, I can enjoy dreaming, planning, and praying


Do my crying and my sighing laugh at yesterday
My tears of yesterday seem foolish in such immersive environment


Now it's dark and I'm alone
Even in the unlit times with loneliness, I remain here


But I won't be afraid
For my world gives me strength and assurance not to fear


In my room
For as much as there's life in me, it's all here, in my room




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Eric William Martin, Gary L. Usher, Brian Wilson, Michelle Patricia Gayle

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@user-ww7ec2ot4n

Lyrics:

There’s a world where I can go
And tell my secrets to
In my room
In my room (in my room)

In this world I lock out
All my worries and my tears
In my room
In my room (in my room)

Do my dreaming and my scheming
Lie awake and pray
Do my crying and my sighing
Laugh at yesterday

Now it’s dark and I’m alone
But I won’t be afraid
In my room
In my room (in my room, in my room)
In my room (in my room, in my room)



@SleazyNice

There, there is a place
Where I can go
When I feel low
When I feel blue

And that it's my mind
And there's no time
When I'm alone

I, I think of you
And things you do
Go 'round my head
The things you said

Like "I love only you"
In my mind there's no sorrow
Don't you know that it's so
There'll be no sad tomorrow

Don't you know that it's so
There, there is a place
Where I can go
When I feel low

When I feel blue
And that it's my mind
And there's no time
When I'm alone

There's a place
There's a place
There's a place
There's a place



@dizzy6277

There's a place where I can lie
With a pillow to rest my head

In my bed
In my bed (In my bed)

On my mattress I can't sleep
Feels like I've been trying for days

In my bed
In my bed (In my bed)

Finally sleeping, happily dreaming
Hoping it stays that way
Tossing and turning, a nightmare of falling
I scream myself awake

Under my blanket I'm so scared
And my light switch is too far away

In my bed
In my bed (in my bed, in my bed)
In my bed (in my bed, in my bed)


"Written for those who's bed is the favourite part of their room"

Original song by Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys. Rewritten by Dizzy.



All comments from YouTube:

@Gears1Fan

When I first heard this song a year ago (I'm young), I was completely blown away and couldn't stop listening for days. It just creates an atmosphere and warmth that is so comforting and pleasing to hear. Easily one of my all time favorites

@Supercell725

Welcome to the BB family, been a fan for 59 years, since I was 6

@Jamesason

A great song in the annals of safety in solitude songs. Also on of my favs w/ 80’s flav Oingo Boingo https://youtu.be/yuxss1kBQWw

@mr.nobody68

Welcome to the tribe

@barbh6987

A real solace for young today

@michellebowbin1237

I love that❤️

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@KWizard__

My brother was agoraphobic. He rarely liked to travel far. He was a very intelligent person. He passed away in 2020. This song reminds me of how he had a TV, a radio, a DVD, VCR all in his room. His little oasis.

@KWizard__

@@larryholmerton8656 he was.

@gcm323

Nice to hear he had a safe harbor amidst the chaos. Similar to my older Bro who was never the same after returning from Viet Nam where he served in Intelligence and was awarded for something we were never told. Thankfully he’s now at peace.

@laraoneal7284

@SJerseyfishhead. That is beautiful. He sounds like an introvert. Sad he’s no longer here. Would have loved to hear his whole story.

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